This Weekend at Saint James
Saturday, September 10 | 5 PM
Saturday Night Mass | Featuring music of The Beatles
Join us this Saturday night at 5 PM for an informal, contemporary mass with Mother Shayna celebrating and Andy Woolworth preaching on Lost and Found.

We'll also hear some of The Beatles' top hits including Come Together, Tomorrow Never Knows, In My Life, Let It Be, Yesterday and Here Comes The Sun.
Worship & learning at Saint James
Tuesday September 13 | 7 PM
Contemplative Citizenship
In the chapel
Available in person & via Zoom
Beginning Tuesday, September 13th at 7 PM in the chapel and and running through November 8th, Fr. David will introduce a prayer practice followed by a discussion on contemplative citizenship.

Each session presents a democracy-strengthening idea or practice that can be implemented in our own way, regardless of our political perspective. This is a free series and no registration is needed. Click here to join via Zoom. Or, copy/paste this link into your browser: https://us06web.zoom.us/s/81569505140
Saturday, September 17 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM EDT
The Upper Room Men's Group
In the parish house forum room
Join men of all age for breakfast and great discussion!

Saturday, September 17 | 10 - 11:30 AM EDT
Women's Gathering Resumes Via Zoom
Join us in September when we discuss Memories and Miracles: Stories and Reflections on Russians from an American Missionary by Saint James parishioner, Mary Theresa Webb.

This insightful memoir tells the tale of her missionary work in the former Soviet Union and the legacy of organizations dedicated to service and world peace.

If you'd like to attend, please click here to email Lorraine Rollo for the Zoom link.
Wednesday, September 21 | 3PM
Holy Eucharist at Willow Valley
Willow Valley residents are invited to join clergy and staff from Saint James and Holy Trinity Lutheran churches to celebrate Holy Eucharist in Manor North Auditorium, located on the third floor of the main building in Manor North. All are welcome to attend!
Saturday, September 24 | 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM
American Red Cross Training
American Red Cross training includes learning to identify and respond to common accidents and hands-on training in CPR/AED in the event of a seizure, stroke, loss of consciousness or cardiac emergency.

The classes include a two-year certification, free digital training materials and a free digital certificate. Coffee, water, snacks and a light lunch will be provided. Click here to register. Registration deadline: Thursday, September 15th
Sunday, September 25 | 4 PM
Early World Music at Saint James
ALBA Consort presents:
Dancing Over the Caucasus to the Sea - A fabulous journey through early music from Persia to Armenia, Cyprus, Greece, North Africa, Italy and Iberia.

Bridging the ancient to the present with songs, compelling dances and virtuosic improvisations, ALBA illuminates melodies, dynamic rhythms, improvisation traditions and the poetry of the Mediterranean with voice, oud, baroque guitar, lute, theorbo and percussion. Click here for more info and tickets.
Tuesday, September 27 | 10 AM
Ignatian Spiritualty Program Begins
A Transformational Program Based on the Teachings of St. Ignatius

This 35-week program is for those who wish to make a commitment to personal transformation by encountering God and deepening their experience with the divine. It will involve a daily and weekly commitment to spiritual practices with help and support from spiritual director, Pat Latshaw.

The book The Ignatian Adventure by Kevin O’Brien will be used for discussion and to guide the group’s approach to spiritual growth with techniques that have been in use for almost 500 years. For more info and to register, click here.
Wednesday, September 28 | 9 AM - 5 PM
Trip to the Walters Art Museum via Coach Bus
Join Fr. David Peck and Prof. Randall Zachman on a trip to the Walters Art Museum in Baltimore, Maryland to view an exquisite collection of Buddhist art from the 2nd or 3rd century. Click here for more info.
Saturday, October 1 | 9:30 AM - 3 PM
A Retreat with Grace Song
In person and streamed with Grace Song,
Fr. David and Prof. Randall Zachman
Come join a day-long workshop to stimulate head, heart and body! This workshop is for people anchored in a Christian contemplative tradition who want to explore the insights that Buddhism offers for inner and outer peace building. Click here for more info.
Thursday, October 6 | 7 - 8:30 PM
Mercy Seminar
In this term's Mercy Seminar, we will look at the ways contemporary Buddhists and today’s Christian theologians have come to understand, respect and appreciate each other’s beliefs. Click here for more info.
Upcoming Safeguarding God's Children Training
Two training date & place options
Saturday, October 1
All Saints, Hershey, 310 Elm Avenue, Hershey, PA
In-person & for first-time SGC attendees
9 AM - 12 PM
Click here to register for training at All Saints in Hershey

Sunday, October 23
Saint James, Parish House Forum Room
Hybrid for for first-time SGC attendees only
12 - 3 PM; refreshments will be served
Click here to register for training at Saint James

For general Safeguarding, inquiries, please contact Dina Ishler for questions, (717) 481-0708, email dcishler@gmail.comIf you need to create an online Safeguarding account through Praesidium, please contact Dina, dcishler@gmail.com, or Deacon Hank Morrow, deacon@allsaints38.com.
Membership at Saint James
Saturday, October 22 | 8:30 AM - 12 PM
New Connections, New Members Retreat
Interested in learning more about Saint James, the Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion?

Join us for our New Connections, New Members retreat on Saturday, October 22 from 8:30 AM - 12 PM in the parish house forum room. We'll talk about confirmation, reaffirmation, reception and how you can be more engaged in the Saint James community. A continental breakfast will be served.

Registration deadline: October 12th. Confirmation, reception and reaffirmation with Bishop Scanlan is scheduled for Saturday, November 19, 11 AM at Saint James. Click here to register.

Have Questions? Click here to email Mother Shayna for more info.
Children, Youth and Families
Sunday, September 11 | 11:30 AM - 1 PM
Global Philanthropy Leaders Program for Youth
Parish house library
For Youth in grades 8 - 12
Saint James is hosting a youth-led impact investing program to give high schoolers exposure to and experience with the basics of investing and microlending while growing in their faith in a relaxed setting with friends (and food!)

The group will meet monthly for six sessions in the parish house library beginning September 11th. Each session will follow a prepared curriculum including video instruction, group discussion, activities and special guests.

Lunch from Lancaster-based restaurant entrepreneurs receiving microloans from ASSETS will be provided. Participants will receive $250 to choose and manage a portfolio of microloans through Kiva.org on their own time.

Click here for more info on the Global Philanthropy Leaders program.
Sunday, September 18 | Following the 10:30 Mass
CYF Gathering
Grab your snacks from the lemonade social and join us for a brief meeting to review the year ahead. Please click here to update your information and share your children's t-shirt sizes. 
September 19 - December 17
90 Day Bible Challenge

Click here to learn more and sign up.
CYF Seeks Volunteers
Click here to sign up for Nursery.
Click here to help with Children’s Chapel.
Opportunities for Ministry
Caring Ministry for Kimberlee, Jonathan and Baby Lillian Colon

In May 2022, while seven months pregnant with their first child, Kimberlee Peifer was diagnosed with breast cancer. Both Kimberlee and Jonathan are dedicated members of Saint James. Jonathan has been involved in CYF ministries, and Kimberlee was our former director of contemplative prayer and practices.

As the entire family moves through Kimberlee's breast cancer journey, we as their Saint James family have been invited to express our love and support through Caring Bridge. Click here to read more about their daily journey and how you can help.
Sunday Hospitality Continues
Help is needed
We are continuing to offer Sunday refreshments around the cloister fountain after the 8:30 and 10:30 AM masses and are looking for volunteers to setup, serve and cleanup. You do not need to bring any supplies, just your willingness to help and greet Saint James regulars and visitors.

For more details and to signup please click here. If you have questions, click here to email Kristy Clark.
Mark your calendar!
September 10, 5 PM: Saturday Night Mass featuring music by The Beatles

September 11, 11:30 AM - 1 PM: Global Philanthropy Leaders Program for Youth

September 13, 7 PM: Contemplative Citizenship with Fr. David in the chapel and via Zoom

September 17, 8:30 - 10:30 AM: The Upper Room Men's Group in the parish house forum room

September 17, 10 - 11:30 AM EDT: Women's Gathering via Zoom

September 18, following the 10:30 Mass: CYF Gathering

September 21, 3 PM: Holy Eucharist at Willow Valley

September 24, 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM: American Red Cross training; parish house forum room

September 25, 4 PM: Early Music concert with ALBA Consort

September 27, 10 AM: Ignatian Spirituality program begins

September 28: Trip to Walters Art Museum

October 1, 9:30 AM - 3 PM: Retreat with Grace Song

October 6, 7 - 8:30 PM: Mercy Seminar begins and continues on Thursday evenings through November 10th

October 22, 8:30 AM - 12 PM: New Connections, New Members Retreat

October 23, 12 - 3 PM: Safeguarding God's Children training in the Parish House Forum Room